Spring Picnic Salads

From Your Independent Watkins Associate - Michelle Klimchuk #336326

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Tangerine Tossed Salad

1/2 cup sliced almonds

3 tablespoons sugar, divided

2 medium tangerines or navel orange

6 cups torn lettuce

3 green onions, chopped

2 tablespoons cider vinegar

2 tablespoons Watkins Grapeseed Oil, Original Flavor

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon Watkins Black Pepper

In a small skillet, cook and stir the almonds and 2 tablespoons sugar over medium-low heat for 25-30 minutes or until the sugar is melted and the almonds are toasted. Remove from the heat. Peel and section the tangerines, reserving 1 tablespoon juice.

In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, onions, tangerines and almonds. In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, oil, salt, pepper, reserved juice and remaining sugar. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Yield: 6 servings.

Picante Broccoli Chicken Salad

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1/4 cup picante sauce

1 garlic clove, minced

1/2 to 1 teaspoon Watkins Chili Powder

2 cups cubed cooked chicken

2 cups fresh broccoli florets

1 cup diced fresh tomato

1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1/2 cup chopped onion

1/4 cup julienned green pepper

1/4 cup julienned sweet red pepper

Flour tortillas, warmed

In a large bowl, combine the first four ingredients. Add the chicken, broccoli, tomato, cheese, onion and peppers; toss to coat. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. Serve with tortillas. Yield: 6-8 servings.

Pecan Spinach Salad

3 cups fresh baby spinach

1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted

1/3 cup real bacon bits

1/4 cup crumbled bleu cheese

Dressing

1/3 cup Watkins Grapeseed Oil, original flavor

2 tablespoons cider vinegar

2 teaspoons brown sugar

1/2 teaspoon Watkins Thyme

1/2 teaspoon Watkins Garlic Powder

1/4 teaspoon Watkins Sea Salt, ground

In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, pecans, bacon and bleu cheese. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Yield: 4 servings.

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